Thursday, November 9, 2017

In a perfect world, every client would be able to come see you on a regular schedule to address any and all skin concerns. Time and money get in the way of that so having seasonal "go to" retail products can be successful. Depending on where you live, dry winter skin can be a challenge for many of your clients.

Farmaesthetics Herbal Hydration Complex - Remedy Reserve Mask makes an excellent addition to any retail line up. Aside from being awarded the best "5 Minute Complexion Makeover", this 100% natural mask is great for any skin type. From calming irritations to being touted as a great hangover recovery mask (perfect for holiday party season!) your clients can use this to maintain moisture levels between services and for repairing.

The size and packaging makes it great for gifts for family, friends, coworkers and makes a great travel companion for your on the go clients!

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Instant results is the key phrase when talking to any client. If a client sees "instant lift" or "instant results" in a menu option, there is a good chance they will ask about it. Add in that they can achieve instant results with a non aggressive treatment, the service sells itself.

The Dr. Temt Aqua Lift Ampoule with Sericin is the perfect fit to your anti aging facials. Your clients will immediately feel the lifting effects. With sericin, hylauronic acid, cucumber extract and aquaderm, these ampoules are power packed to make clients look lifted and contoured!

Want to really wow your clients? Use this ampoule with microcurrent for an incredible temporary face lift effect! This makes for an amazing treatment prior to events, weddings, photo shoots or any time a client wants to look their best, youngest self!

Friday, May 26, 2017

In a recent article by Nicole Altavilla for American Spa Magazine, Nicole shared some of the personalized treatments spas are creating from locally sourced plants and flowers. According to the article, spas like Spa Matilda in San Miguel de Allende, Floral Compresses

Treatment include the application of warm compresses (Poultice) filled with locally grown dried flowers, such as lavender, orange blossom, and rose.

At Spa Heaven at Borgo Santo Pietro (Tuscany, Italy), "Fresh flowers are picked daily from the spa gardens and placed throughout the spa. What’s more, the spa boasts an alfresco canopied therapy suite next to the garden for guests to enjoy the intoxicating scents of jasmine, rose, and other flowers while they are pampered. Also, some of the spa’s treatments feature herbs and flowers handpicked before the treatment, such as the Borgo’s Nature’s Bounty ($287, 2 hours), which features a basil, rosemary, and sea salt body scrub; a massage; and a facial that includes a honey and lavender mask."

Aspira The Spa at The Osthoff Resort (Elkhart Lake, WI) offers the Wild Chamomile and Lavender Body Masque ($130, 50 minutes). Treatment includes an application of the spa’s signature body mask using wild chamomile and lavender, grown and harvested from the resort’s own Osthoff Gardens.

Are you interested in offering herbal based treatments but don't have a fresh field of botanicals to source from, Pure Spa Direct has a rich selection of bulk herbs and poultices for creating your own, bespoke treatment compresses for spa services.

I adore the idea of creating a therapeutic service from indigenous flora, this is definitely the kind of regional and bespoke treatment that my husband and I look for on the menu when "spa-ing" in different parts.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

I love any excuse to make something into a package or theme. St. Patrick's day is an excellent way to go green in any way you want! Whether you want to focus on your natural menu options or just anything green, we've got you covered!

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Is your staff running into difficulty or resistance when up-selling complimentary services to clients?

Sometimes clients may not realize the reasons you are offering them additional services, aside from what they request. They may just be thinking you are trying to boost profits - which while that is true, it's not (should not) the only reason you are. The benefits of combining services to enhance their results is what they need to be made are of.

A great example is a client coming in for a body treatment. Going into winter, detox and cellulite treatments should start to increase. A client coming in for a detoxifying body scrub should also be getting a massage. A client coming in for a massage, should be getting a body scrub with dry brushing. Combining services like these enhances the overall result including increased relaxation. Explaining to your clients how dry brushing and a using a scrub like the Desert Mineral Detox prior to a massage will soften the skin, improve relaxation and help flush toxins in addition to the massage benefits.

It's not limited to body treatments/massages, clients coming in for their regular anti-aging facial should also be coming in for microcurrent treatments regularly to enhance the anti aging effects of the facial.

You already know which of your services pair well together, you just need to carefully explain this to your clients. Having them aware that you have their best interests and results in mind is key!